The Madison County government has offered to provide new speed limit signs on Glenn Carrie Road to assist the city of Hull in reducing the speed of travelers within city limits.

“The county has agreed to put up speed limit signs in the city of Hull at no charge, designating that within the Hull city limits a 25 mph speed limit will be enforced,” said Mayor Paul Elkins. “This will be on Glenn Carey Road, but will not include Hwy. 72 because it is a state highway.”

Elkins revealed additional options.

“There are also blinking speed limit signs that are battery powered, which can be purchased for the sum of $4,500,” said Elkins. “I don’t know how the council feels about purchasing a sign like that, but I believe we should initially start off with the speed limit signs from the county.”

City clerk Sandra Pou said she feels blinking signs would be good.

“The blinking signs are effective, and would definitely make people aware of the speed they’re going.” she said.

Councilman Wayne Melton inquired about other possible options.

“Are there any blinking signs that are electric as opposed to battery powered?” asked Melton. “An electric sign may be more expensive up front, but would cut out the maintenance and labor of charging the battery forever.”

Elkins offered final thoughts on the matter.

“I’ll do more research regarding the blinking signs and will have more information regarding those at our next meeting,” he said. “For now we will accept the county’s offer to provide speed limit signs, and hope they do some good.”

In other matters, the surveying and staking of pins remains tabled until August 2013. Plans for road improvements around the city are tabled until May. Elkins commented on the need for SPLOST funds and the upcoming voting on that tax. “Throughout the year you may hear negative comments about being taxed, but it’s important that we support and keep SPLOST,” said Elkins. “If there’s such a thing as a fair tax, SPLOST is that tax – if you make a purchase within the county you’re taxed, if you don’t then you’re not.”

I don't see the need for a 25mph speed limit on Glenn Carey Rd seeing as I never see the cops going that slow. 35mph would be just fine as i think most people assume that is the speed limit already. There is an awful lot of foot traffic on Glenn Carey Rd and I think sidewalks would be great but a luxury that we can't afford.

LOL! I'm sorry, i just get so tired of EVERYTHING is about MC COPS!!! OR any cop anywhere-The next post from article that has nothing to do with the cops will read something like this..." It took the cops well over 15 minutes to respond to my call" .... I feel sorry for these guys, all the pressure they have, the low pay for what they have to put up with, and it doesnt matter what they do, they's always going to be someone making some Lame A&& comment about them. No wonder most of them have such a pissy attitude most of the time. Heck i would too! Grow up people!

Indeed! We're lucky to attract anyone who would put up with the misery and risk in this county or anywhere else. Thank goodness they step up to help us keep order and keep us safer than we sould be otherwise. THANK YOU ALL "COPS"!

The problem is people see cops going 55 in a 35 or faster and they start to lose respect for cops. This goes with any Job if you abuse your position you lose respect. The complaints about officers would be cut in half (I know there will always be complaints) if officers would follow the laws in uniform that the people watching them half to follow. You also say they are underpayed for what they put up with, I would like you to find me a officer that makes under 35k which is what the average college graduate is making right now.

Most college graduates don't expect to deal with the misery, violence, drunkeness, unearned disrespect (perhaps from you?) and risk to life and limb on a daily basis. I would remind everyone that a college degree makes no one more valuable - no one. I's what they do with it that creates value. It's what a person does with what they know and what they do that creates value and one does not need a college degree to do that! College is no longer the best way to making a decent living and maybe never was. A positive attitude alone will take a person halfway to what they want.

They know what they are getting into when they sign up. If they thought they were going to make the big bucks being an officer, then they are too crazy for the job. Most of these cops wouldn't even make it in the Army because of physical fitness requirements and they can't get other jobs in other higher paying areas for this same reason. No mater what job you pick, you know what the pay is going to be and should respect yourself and the title you hold by following the laws and rules others are expected to follow. I like officers, I just find it hard to respect one that will pass me going at least 75 just to see him pull into the gas station on his break.

Now to the point of the under $35k they make per year. How much does the Average person pay in gas and car maintenance? The average is over $90 dollars per week, so that would be $4,700 per year officers are getting. Now, let's count the free meals and coffee. Let's see...that's what? Maybe $10 per day? So, $1800 per year. Then, they get discounts for parking their car in an apartment complex, so they save around $200 per month...that's $2400. So, you would have to take their pay plus all the perks of the job and the total isn't quite as bad as you make it out to be, or they wouldn't still be doing it.

Double B, I'm not sure where you are from, but I don't get free meals and drive to work to get into a police car everyday just like everyone else, and yes, I knew what the pay was when I accepted the position, but got into it to help others. and by the way, I was in the army and even though that has been over ten years, i'm still just as fit, just a little silver in my hair. You have no clue man, I'm not in the field now because it didn't matter how hard I tried to help someone, I always got the nasty side of people! So 35K was not worth the hassle, and by the way, when the criminals have more rights and the SO becomes so afraid of lawsuits, well its time to hang it up and let them have it! It shouldn't be a crime to uphold the law, and its nasty attitude people just like you that keep good officers from continuing the job! Good luck to you sir, I really hope you can find a good one when you need one. I thank God everyday I wasn't killed in the line of duty, I have been allowed to watch my children grow unlike some of my co-workers. This is what those guys go to work thinking of everyday sir!!!

Double B- Dude you are out of line. You are putting down the whole Police Force because of the actions of a few? Where do you get that officers get free meals and coffee? I know some stores give the officers a discount when they are on duty BUT NOT FREE. You said and I quote "I kike officers" If you have officers as friends are you including them in the list of officers you talk about in your post?
Let's look at what they make. I don't know a single cop who thought I'll become a cop so I can get RICH? NO they don't make enough money because when Bubba and Sally get into a domestic dispute the COPS have to go out and break them up AND THEN if the cops hand cuff Bubba to take him to jail Sally jumps on the cops back and starts hitting him. Most of the cops I know do it to HELP people, Nobody does it for the money. I know I wouldn't do it for what they make.

How about 55 mph like on all roads and 35 mph in the city ? Common sense dont you think ?
This is a major road !!

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